Deputy Sheriff William P. Colbert

Deputy Sheriff William P. Colbert

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, August 25, 1948

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William P. Colbert

Deputy Sheriff William Colbert was killed in a crash at Lindbergh Boulevard and Missouri Bottoms Road while responding to a call.

Deputy Colbert was responding to two burglary calls when a truck pulled out in front of his patrol car. Deputy Colbert was transported to a local hospital where he died later in the day from internal injuries.

Bio

  • Age 42
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

burglary

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Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 25, 2020

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